Fix: Crystal Reports 2008: Database Links Happen Automatically and Cause Unnecessary Slow-down [Field Notes]

Problem:

In Crystal Reports, whenever adding a table from an existing data source, or adding a new datasource, when I click “OK”, Crystal automatically switches to the “Links” tab and auto-calculates links.

99% of the time this is something I don’t want it to do.

Solution

Auto-linking can be turned off in Crystal’s options with the Following Steps:

• From the File menu, select Options...
• Select the Database tab.
• Under the Advanced Options section, uncheck Automatic Smart Linking.
• Feel your blood pressure drop to normal levels.